Resources for Familly/Caregivers
Resources for Family Members & Caregivers
Resources for Family/Caregivers
Yes, Youth Can Work and Still Receive SSI
Did you know that youth with visual impairments can often reap the benefits of working while retaining some or all of their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments? These SSI fact sheets, written for youth with visual impairments who receive SSI benefits and their parents, provide general information about several SSI work incentives, examples of calculations, and links to more detailed information.
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A Transportation Guide for Persons who are Blind or Have Low Vision
A Transportation Guide for Persons who are Blind or Have Low Vision contains helpful information about finding and using transportation options, and is designed for persons with vision impairments or those who serve them. Forward the link or print copies of the document as needed. Students or researchers may prefer to use the version with in-text citations, located on our publications page.
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Transportation Briefs: Navigating Your Neighborhood
Effective transportation begins in your neighborhood! Determine whether where you live is impacting your ability to travel and/or use public transportation.
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4to24 App
The 4to24 app is a free resource for parents of children and youth who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind with additional disabilities. It covers ages 4 to 24 years, to go from preschool age into young adulthood and early career. Modules of information are delivered from the app over time based on things such as the child’s age or experiences. The modules are self-paced (no deadlines!), so parents can use the information at their convenience.
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Transportation Briefs: Public Transportation
When available, public transportation is typically the most cost effective method to get to and from work. If you're thinking about using public transportation, check out this brief for some helpful tips and questions to ask your local public transit providers.
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Braille: What It Is and Why It Is Important
This 1-hour online course discusses how braille is relevant in today’s world and why it is still important for people with vision loss. It also provides an overview of how the code works, equipment used for reading and writing braille, and barriers faced by those who want to learn and use braille. Professionals will find valuable information to share with consumers and support them in learning braille.
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Meet Employees
Our Employee Spotlights introduce you to talented people with blindness and low vision who work successfully in a wide variety of careers.
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Braille Resources
This page is a resource for professionals and others interested in braille. We have summarized several research studies about braille use and the relationship between braille use and employment. Links to online courses and articles published by the NRTC related to braille are provided, along with resources for learning braille through other organizations.
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Additional Transportation Briefs
The following transportation briefs are additional resources to help you navigate public transportation options. Check out these briefs for information on ADA regulations, different public transportation modes, and tips for ride hailing services.
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